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Further south, 95 km from Bhubaneshwar, is Gopalpur-on-Sea, formerly an active port, now a quite beach resort, along the Bay of Bengal, in the district of Ganjam, Orissa. It offers secluded environment and magnificent sun, surf and
sand for most of the year.
Gopalpur was once buzzing with maritime activities which Orissa is known for ages. It was one of thr outlets through which early settlers of South East Asia sailed off. It was a famous and popular seaport during the British Rule till 1942 when it ceased to operate due to the second world war and sepeartion from Burma (now Myanmar).
The crumbling walls and pillars and the light house stand witness to the past port. A modern port is being developed here to revive the lost glory.
General information
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Altitude |
Sea level |
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Rainfall |
118.7
cm (46.7
inches) |
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Best Season |
Throughout the
year, but preferably October to April |
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Temperature |
Summer- Max. 35,
Min. 23; Winter- Max. 27, Min. 16 |
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STD Code |
06621 |
How to get there
Air
Bhubaneshwar is the nearest airport (180 km).
Rail
Berhampur (16 km) on Howrah-Madras line of South-Eastern Railway is the nearest railhead.
Road
Gopalpur is connected by motorable road to Barkul-75 km, Berhampur-16 km, Bhubaneshwar-180 km, Puri Via Bhubaneshwar-242 km. Frequent bus services connect Berhampur with Gopalpur.
In and Around
Berhampur
An important commercial town of south Orissa, Berhampur is an ideal market for shopping. The market display a dazzling array of Orisan Handicraft and handloom products.
Taptapani
Set against the evergreen thick forests, Taptapani is known for its hot sulphur spring.
Jaugada
It is famous for the Ashokan rock inscription like the one found in Dhauli near Bhubaneshwar. Large number of old bricks, tiles, potteries, beads, terracotta and punch marked coins of Mauryan age were found in the suburbans. There is also a ruined fort.
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